Things To Note

  • A new photograph must be submitted when applying for a new passport, Singapore Permanent Residence or Singapore Citizenship.
  • Your photograph must meet ICA’s requirements (see details below). Failure to meet these requirements can delay your application or result in its rejection.
  • Your photograph must not be altered or enhanced in any way. This includes the modification of facial features and/or the usage of photo editing software.

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Requirements

  • Taken within the last 3 months
  • Clear and in focus (Resolution in 300dpi minimally or 600dpi best quality), 35mm wide by 45mm high (400px X 514px), without any borders
  • In colour taken against a plain white background without shadows
  • Avoid white headgear and plain white clothing (headgear worn in accordance with religious or racial customs is acceptable but must not hide any facial features)
  • Full face with the upper shoulders visible, facing forward with eyes open
  • Hair must not cover the eyebrows or the eyes
  • Even exposure (must not be taken under direct lighting)
  • Spectacle frames must not cover part of the eyes
  • Spectacle lenses must not reflect or glare
  • You must look at the camera with a neutral expression and with mouth closed.

Dos & Don’ts

Have an even exposure (must not be taken under direct lighting)

Passport Photo Guideline 1

Hair must not cover eyebrow or eyes

Passport Photo Guideline 2

Spectacle frame should not cover part of the eyes. Lenses should not have reflections/glare

Passport Photo Guideline 3

Full face with upper shoulders seen, facing forward with eyes open

Passport Photo Guideline 4

In colour taken against plain white background without shadows

Passport Photo Guideline 5

You should face the camera directly

Passport Photo Guideline 6